A Swede Carlson
Jul 9, 2022
A. “Swede” Carlson passed away on Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at his residence in Delta, Colorado. He was 77 years old. Swede was born on September 22nd, 1944, in Alameda, California to Paulynn Alice (Brown) and Montford Melvin Carlson. The family made their way to the Delta area and Swede graduated from Delta High School in 1962. Swede enlisted in...
Marvin Allen Bencich
Jul 9, 2022
Marvin Allen Bencich, age 60, died suddenly July 9, 2022, at his home in rural Paonia, Colorado. Born January 20, 1962, in Delta, Colorado, Marvin spent his whole life in Paonia. His parents were Melvin Arthur Bencich and Eleanore Lilly Wade. Eleanore's great grandfather was Samuel Wade founder of Paonia. As a memento of the Wade heritage, among Marvin's possessions...
Lester "Les" Lee Page
Jul 8, 2022
Lester “Les” Lee Page November 12, 1940 ~ July 8, 2022 Lester “Les” Lee Page passed away Friday, July 8th, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was 81 years old. Les was born on November 12th, 1940, in Westmont, Illinois to Grace Ann (Harrison) and Forest Emmerson Page. The family found their way to the Paonia,...
Margaret Elizabeth Fowler
Jul 6, 2022
Margaret Elizabeth Fowler, 104, of Delta, Colorado, passed away July 6, 2022 at Crossroads in Delta. Margaret was born October 2, 1917 to the late Joseph W. and Isabel Fairbairn in Orient, Illinois. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1935 and received a BA from the University of Illinois in 1939 and a MA from the University of Wisconsin...
Karina L. Freeman Davis
Jul 5, 2022
Karina L. Freeman (Nielsen) Davis, 66, of Delta, Colorado passed away at the Delta Memorial Hospital on the July 5, 2022. She was born on March 10, 1956, in Lynn, Massachusetts. As a young girl she loved dogs, music and dance. At 12, she bought a Shetland Sheepdog, Ginger, with her own savings. She learned to play piano, clarinet, acoustic...
John H. Norris
Jul 5, 2022
Lifetime North Fork area resident, John H. Norris, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Elk Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Montrose. He was 77 years of age. As per John’s wishes, no formal services will be held. John is survived by his wife, Mary Norris; three sons: John E. Norris of Delta; Don (Lisa) Norris of Paonia;...
Kenneth Mccracken
Jul 3, 2022
Kenneth Roy McCracken was born August 11th, 1951 to Lois & Ted McCracken of Olathe Colorado. Kenny spent his childhood helping his parents and 11 siblings on the family farm. Kenny graduated from Olathe High School in 1969. On June 5th, 1970 Kenny wed his sweetheart Charleen Grace Wilson. They settled into their first home in Cory, Co. Ken worked...
Margie Ethal Nelson
Jul 2, 2022
Margie Ethal Nelson February 24th, 1933 ~ July 2nd, 2022 Margie Ethal Nelson passed away Saturday, July 2nd, 2022, at her residence in Delta. She was 89 years old. Graveside service will be held on Monday, July 18th, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Mesa View Cemetery in Delta, Colorado. Margie was born on February 24th, 1933, to Ellen (Harris) and...
John William Seastone
Jun 30, 2022
Eckert, Colorado resident, John W. Seastone, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his residence. He was 73 years of age. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. A Celebration of Life service with inurnment at Fort Logan National Cemetery will be held at a later...
Daisy Irene Yarnell
Jun 29, 2022
Daisy Irene Yarnell June 12, 1936 ~ June 29, 2022 Daisy Irene Yarnell passed away on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022, under the loving care of her husband and the amazing people of HopeWest at her residence in Hotchkiss, Colorado. She was 86 years old. Viewing will be 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 8th, 2022; Celebration of life service will be 10:00...
Donald Eugene Short
Jun 28, 2022
Donald Eugene Short, age 87 long time resident of Hotchkiss CO, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday June 28th, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Doris J Short. Don loved camping, fishing, and hunting. He was an avid collector of memorabilia including coins, stamps and western culture. He was a very involved and...
Glenn Harold Ewing
Jun 25, 2022
Glenn Harold Ewing December 13, 1926 ~ June 25, 2022 Glenn Harold Ewing passed away Saturday, June 25th, 2022, at the Veteran’s Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was 95 years old. Services will be held on Friday, July 1st, 2022. Graveside will be at 9:00 a.m. at Mesa View Cemetery, Delta, Colorado. A celebration of life service will...
Glenda Grace Nighswonger
Jun 25, 2022
Glenda Grace Nighswonger December 2, 1940 ~ June 25, 2022 Glenda Grace Nighswonger passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was 81 years old. Glenda was born on December 2nd, 1940, to Doris A (White) and Glenn G Nighswonger in Wichita, Kansas. She grew up traveling to and from Kansas and California. Glenda attended school in Pasadena, California and Graduating...
Ruth Keuliokalani Moulton
Jun 24, 2022
Ruth Moulton passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24th, 2022, following a short battle with Cancer. She is survived by her husband Alvin Moulton; son Nicholas Moulton; seven daughters: Christina Sharp, Twila Hamilton, Ruthie Hennessy, Kandi Sharp, Eugena Sharp, Joey Moulton and Avis Moulton; her two sisters, her brother and three sisters-in-law, with many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. There will...
Gerald Joseph Clemens
Jun 20, 2022
Gerald Joseph Clemens July 9, 1941 ~ June 20, 2022 Gerald Joseph Clemens (Jerry) passed away June 20th, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado at the age of 80. Jerry was born in Kearney, Nebraska on July 9th, 1941 to Marie Jochum and William Clemens. He would spend his childhood in the state of Nebraska and graduated...
Lester "Butch" Beldon Griffin
Jun 19, 2022
Lester “Butch” Beldon Griffin June 2, 1946 ~ June 19, 2022 Lester Beldon Griffin passed away Sunday, June 19th, 2022, in the arms of his wife, surrounded by his family at his home in Eckert, Colorado. He was 76 years old. Services will be held at Victory Baptist Church located at: 2890 N Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO 81401. Viewing will...
Cindy Louise Little Shepherd
Jun 17, 2022
Cindy Louise Shepherd (Little), passed away on June 17, 2022. She was 49 years old. Born to Donald and Betty (Hamilton) Little on April 8th, 1973, Cindy grew up in a loving home, where her inborn qualities and talents were nurtured to help her become the shining light for which she will always be remembered. In her youth, Cindy loved...
Beth Christine Harman Randall
Jun 17, 2022
Former long time Delta resident Beth Christine Harman Randall passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Spring Garden Assisted Living Care Center in Lindon, Utah. She was 92 years old. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2022 at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter~day Saints. 1679 Pioneer Road, Delta, CO. With Bishop Carl...
Gary Duane Gates
Jun 15, 2022
Gary Duane Gates passed away Wednesday, June 15th, 2022, at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, Colorado. He was 70 years old Gary was born April 8th, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska to Ruth Ann Pinkard and Wesley G. Gates. His family would make the move to Crawford, Colorado, where her would spend his childhood. He graduated from Delta High School...
Gary Dean Withers Sr.
Jun 14, 2022
Gary Dean Withers Sr. January 12, 1949 ~ June 14, 2022 Gary was born on January 12th, 1949, to Robert Dexter and Willa Dean (Duncan) Withers in Stockton, California. He served his country in the in the United States Army in Vietnam war. He married his wife Terry, 50 years ago and started their family shortly after. He moved to...
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